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2008 Toyota 4runner SUV
Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,045 - 4,555
GVWR: 5,330 - 6,005
Max. towing capacity: 5,000 (V6)
7,300 (V8)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 23.0
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 37.4
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Solid axle; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Sport: 13.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.3 in. power-assisted vented drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (VVT-i)
Displacement: 3,956
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 84.1
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 236 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 266 at 3,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 17 - 18 (RWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 21
 
Type: V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (VVT-i)
Displacement: 4,664
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 95.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 260 at 5,400
Torque [lb-ft]: 306 at 3,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 15 - 16 (RWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 19 - 20 (RWD)
 
Transmission:
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.52, 2.04, 1.40, 1.00, 0.72
Final Drive: 3.73
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 189.2
Width [in.]: 75.2
Height [in.]: 69.3 (SR5)
71.3 (Sport)
71.1 (Limited)
Wheelbase [in.]: 109.8
Front Track [in.]: 62.0
Rear Track [in.]: 62.0
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.7 (RWD)
9.1 (AWD)
Approach Angle [in.]: 30.0
Departure Angle [in.]: 26.0
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 103.1
Seating Capacity: 5; 7 with third row
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.7
2. Row Headroom [in.]: 39.1
3. Row Headroom [in.]: 32.9
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.8
2. Row Legroom [in.]: 34.6
3. Row Legroom [in.]: 24.1
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.0
2. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.2
3. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.7
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.3
2. Row Hiproom [in.]: 55.4
3. Row Hiproom [in.]: 48.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 12.1 (behind 3rd row)
42.2 (behind 2nd row)
75.1 (rear seats folded)

12.1 (behind 3rd row)
40.6 (behind 2nd row)
72.4 (rear seats folded) (Limited)
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]